Sr Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manages and mentors the Procurement Specialist(s) for the category.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Procurement Specialist(s) ensuring tactical responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.
• Replenishes product from high volume/high profile key suppliers and/ or suppliers that are technically difficult to order.
• Ensures correct costing of the purchases to achieve gross margin targets.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the Clarity and Gemini systems.
• Identifies Clarity item and vendor setup inconsistencies to be modified ensuring optimal inventory levels are attained.
• Trains and mentors buyers in best practices utilizing the systems and managing inventory.
• Proactively manages category overstocks, aged and expiring inventory and provides guidance to buyers on addressing at-risk inventory.
• Performs ad hoc analysis of inventory and purchases.
• Acts as liaison between Procurement and Sales and/or Suppliers, leading aged inventory meetings and discussions.
• Utilizes strong interpersonal skills including collaboration, teamwork and building relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Acts as Category Lead in absence of Procurement Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Experience: 5 years of experience purchasing perishables and/or category management of perishables
• Experience: 5 years of forecasting and replenishment experience

Compensation

$70,000 - $80,000 base salary + 20% annual incentive potential